Georg Kolbe (1877–1947)
What is Georg Kolbe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Georg Kolbe at 23 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,409 including buyer’s premium (middle half $31,764–$85,492, n=19). The auction record is $5,796,717 for Tänzerinnen–Brunnen (2026, Grisebach). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tänzerinnen–Brunnen, 1922 | Fountain sculpture: bronze with dark green-black patina, mounted on limestone. Bronze: 172 cm (67 ¾ in.), Total height: 310 cm (122 in.). Diameter of the fountain bowl: ca. 360 cm (approx. 141 ¾ in.) | $5,796,717 | Grisebach | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Javanische Tänzerin, 1920 | Bronze with black brown patina | $731,618 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Verlangen, 1923 | Bronze with brownish patina | $721,058 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Javanische Tänzerin, 1920 | Bronze, dunkelbraun patiniert | $423,820 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Brunnentänzerin, 1922 | Bronze with black-brown patina | $387,533 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Junge Frau, 1926 | Bronze with black brown patina | $327,195 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Brunnentänzerin (Fountain Dancer) | Bronze | $230,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Adagio, 1923 | Bronze with golden brown patina | $224,379 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Tänzer Nijinsky, 1913-1919 | Bronze | $194,561 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 10 | Herabschreitende, 1877 | Bronze | $185,000 | Bonhams | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 134 | $56,383 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $142,892 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $81,900 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $37,838 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Georg Kolbe is a German artist with 243 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $43,202. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Georg Kolbe sold in 2026 for $49,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Kolbe work is $43,202.
The median Georg Kolbe sculpture sells for $52,778 across 154 lots.
The median Georg Kolbe work on paper sells for $2,445 across 26 lots.
The median Georg Kolbe print sells for $484 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Georg Kolbe sculptures typically sell for $25,247–$63,039 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Kolbe sculptures typically sell for $50,174–$124,959 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $484‡ | $1,536‡ | 66.7% | 2024-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $2,445†‡ | $15,000‡ | 78.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 186 | $52,778†‡ | $731,618 | 82.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $159,393‡ | $5.8M | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,540–$4,058†‡ | $2,355†‡ | $5,000‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $25,247–$63,039‡ | $40,477‡ | $150,597 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $50,174–$124,959†‡ | $76,576†‡ | $731,618 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $95,625–$185,000 | $100,784 | $327,195 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $731,618 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $721,058 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $15,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $5,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,536‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $513‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georg Kolbe worth?
Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Kolbe work is $43,202. The median Georg Kolbe sculpture sells for $52,778 across 154 lots. The median Georg Kolbe work on paper sells for $2,445 across 26 lots. The median Georg Kolbe print sells for $484 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georg Kolbe sculptures typically sell for $25,247–$63,039 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Kolbe sculptures typically sell for $50,174–$124,959 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Georg Kolbe sculpture?
Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Kolbe sculpture is $52,778. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Georg Kolbe's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Kolbe sculpture is $731,618.
What is the average price of a Georg Kolbe work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Kolbe work on paper is $2,445. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Georg Kolbe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Kolbe work on paper is $15,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Georg Kolbe sculpture?
Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georg Kolbe sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $40,477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Georg Kolbe sculpture?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georg Kolbe sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $76,576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Georg Kolbe's auction record?
Georg Kolbe's auction record is $5,796,717, set in 2026.
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